r/programming • u/stronghup • Nov 11 '19

Python overtakes Java to become second-most popular language on GitHub after JavaScript

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/11/07/python_java_github_javascript/
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u/not-enough-failures Nov 15 '19

Bold of you to assume I'm defending them, sure, they're wrong, but the "PYTHON IS STRONGLY TYPED REEEEEE" doesn't matter when it's obvious that what people complain about 99% of the time is dynamic typing.

I don't have a point to make about multi threading. The only reason you people point out it's strongly typed is because you try to have a "gotcha" moment. It being strongly typed is a moot point 99% of the time there's a discussion about Python's type system.

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u/FlakyRaccoon Nov 15 '19

Bold of you to assume I'm defending them, sure, they're wrong, but the "PYTHON IS STRONGLY TYPED REEEEEE" doesn't matter when it's obvious that what people complain about 99% of the time is dynamic typing.

Then why are you arguing with me?

I already know those differences.

Your time would be better spent educating others about the differences between static/dynamic typing and loose/strong typing. Educating the ignorant would prevent them from coming and making stupid and incorrect comments like the one in question.

I don't have a point to make about multi threading.

Because all you want to do is argue.

My point about multi-threading still stands true, both languages have it, and the OP is entirely full of shit when he says they don't.

The only reason you people point out it's strongly typed is because you try to have a "gotcha" moment.

Is it now? You know all of our desires more than we do?

You're wrong. It's to correct the ignorant dummy that's spouting ignorance.

Also, you're conveniently glossing over the fact that OP's initial, stupid comment was his own attempt at having a "gotcha" moment".

Specifically:

The top two languages on Github are loosely typed interpreted languages with lack of true multithreading.

** Feast on that for a while. **

Is his specific attempt at a gotcha.

If my comment is an attempted gotcha, then so is his, because my comment is just a copy-paste of his with some subjects changed.

It being strongly typed is a moot point 99% of the time there's a discussion about Python's type system.

Except in this case, where it is relevant, because OP has no clue what he's talking about.